Success stories
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HobbyTown Success Story
HobbyTown, a franchise established in 1999 by mother and son team Angela Millet and Ryan Wilson in Knoxville, Tennessee, has become a beloved destination for hobby enthusiasts of all ages. With a...
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Smoky Mountain Rod and Customs
Husband and wife team Rob and Blasia Perry, co-founders of Smoky Mountain Rod and Customs, shared their remarkable journey from a humble backyard operation to a thriving business. Launched in 2020...
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Tennessee Theatre
Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the Tennessee Theatre has been a beacon of cultural heritage and community spirit since its grand opening on October 1, 1928. Originally a motion picture...
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Drop Zone Distilling
In Knoxville, Tennessee, where the age-old traditions of distilling spirits have permeated through generations, lies a distillery that not only evokes the nostalgia of authentic moonshine but also...
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BioPet Labs
BioPet Laboratories, often just called BioPet, was recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses by UT alumni, earning a spot at number 21 out of 40. A lot of this success is thanks to the...
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Ancient Lore
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Tennessee landscape, there exists a haven where stories of fantasy become a tangible reality—welcome to the Ancient Lore Village. An innovative venture brought...
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Veteran Owned Small Business Serving America's Warfighter
In 2004, Tracy Solomon found TEVET, LLC, which provides supplier precision modular instrumentation, subsystems, and complete test stations for the defense and aerospace industry. In 2004, Solomon...
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Rural Business Offers Event Venue for All Occasions
In 2002, Christopher and Brenda Newton started Chef Christopher’s Catering. The business grew to 20 employees and became the top catering company in Sumner County, Tennessee. Chef Christopher’s...